Background There are specific guidelines regarding the level of physical activity (PA)
required to provide health benefits. However, the research underpinning these PA …

This research, funded from the Culture and Sport Evidence (CASE) programme, reviews the
current evidence base on the social impacts of sport and culture. Using a systematic review …

Abstract xtracurricular activities are found in all levels of our schools in many different forms.
They can be sports, clubs, debate, drama, school publications, student council, and other …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate potential bidirectional relationships between sport
participation and mental health during early adolescence. Methods Data were taken from …

The family is the crucible of society. In large part, this vital social entity is defined by the way
its members interact. Over the past 30 years, enormous strides have been made in our …

Despite the health benefits of sport, the proportion of people participating in sport decreases
with age. This qualitative study explored the benefits and barriers regarding older adult …

Purpose Participation in sport presents a unique setting for positive youth psychosocial
development. Evidence supporting the relationship between sport and perceived social …

Purpose In this study, longitudinal associations between sports participation and health-
related quality of life (HRQoL) were explored. Sports participation was operationalized as …

This study examined profiles of participation in extracurricular activities (ECAs) in 4th grade
children (N= 27,121; Mean age= 9.20 years; SD=. 54; 51% male) in British Columbia …

Background It is well known that sports participation is positively associated with
psychosocial health in children, but details about this association over time are lacking. This …